Chickpea Stew with Spanish Chorizo

Make ahead….the longer this sits, the better the flavors! Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth 2 (14 1/2-oz) cans chickpease (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 1/2 tsp thyme 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp safflower oil (or other high heat oil) 4 oz diced pancetta (if you can find thick-cut pancetta, thick bacon ends work well, too)…

Basque Bean Stew

This recipe comes for the Basque area of Spain and is a nice hearty bean soup for those chilly autumn days. Ingredients: 1 lb. fabada beans, dry 10 cups water 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. Serrano ham, chopped (I used end pieces since they are cheaper) 8 oz. chorizo sausage, chunked…